AMENDED plans to convert a former Rossendale chapel into 12 apartments have been approved.
Barnett Construction, based in Forest Bank Road, Crawshawbooth, plans to transform the former Rakefoot Methodist Chapel into spacious living accommodation.
The applicants amended the plans after councillors raised concerns about parking, access and refuse collection.
The Grade 2 listed building was built in 1866 of rock-faced sandstone with a slate roof. It stands in the heart of Crawshawbooth.
Barnett Construction plan to introduce 16 roof lights, four new ground floor windows, a lower entrance gate and a new door.
The applicant wants to to amend access from York Street and to extend under the link between the chapel and the Sunday school building to the side of the chapel.
A total of 18 car parking spaces will be provided including six visitor spaces.
Lancashire County Council's highways department has recommended that a contribution of £6,000 be made towards improvements to the northbound bus stop to help pay for a new bus shelter and kerbing.
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